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Cybersecurity News
The Office of Cybersecurity manages the university’s risk-reduction efforts through data protection, ongoing diagnostics, cybersecurity awareness training and policies and procedures to safeguard intellectual property and sensitive information.
Preventing internet & phone scams
Scams can on take many forms. The UW–Madison Police Department shares a few of the most common scams reported on campus—and tips to protect yourself.
UW beefs up login security by moving NetID service to the cloud
You won’t notice a change when you log in, but what will change and improve is the NetID service’s resilience against network outages and other disruptions.
The MFA-Duo prompt has a new look. Check out what’s new
In early 2024, UW–Madison updated the Duo multi-factor authentication service. You may notice the Duo security prompt looks a bit different.
12/20 phishing alert! Subject: “Salary Increase Notification”
There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click a link.
Buyer beware: email from financial consultant lead-generation service
While this isn’t a phishing attempt or outright fraud, it’s at best a hidden—and therefore misleading—marketing attempt we want you to be aware of.
Scam alert: phishing attempts to access NetID & MFA-Duo credentials
Beware of phishing attempts to access your MFA-Duo credentials. If you fall for the scam, criminals could then attempt to reroute your direct deposit information.
10/20 phishing alert! Subject: “[Not Virus Scanned] 16.89 % Salary Increase Letter 20 October 2023”
There’s an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker impersonates a payroll & employees relations specialist sending information about a pay increase. The email asks recipients to click an attached PDF.
Enter the Cybersecurity Awareness Month meme contest
Who, meme? Yes, you! Showcase your creativity, humor and cybersecurity awareness for a chance to have your meme displayed in the next TechNews!
8/19 phishing alert! Subject: “Open position & student welfare”
Watch out for an active phishing campaign on campus in which the attacker offers a a part-time, work-from-home job.